How it compares in Wollongong
| Fact | This clinic | Wollongong |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 147 | 27 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| ABN active since | 2021 | 2011 at the middle of 54 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 9 of 154 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 22 of 154 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. $400. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; first dental visit soon after first tooth. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; same-day emergency appointments. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant retained dentures. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 147 written reviews mention
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26Friendly team
Close to the Wollongong average.
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9Explains things clearly
Close to the Wollongong average.
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7Gentle treatment
Below the Wollongong average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayIV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ICOI
- Established
- 2008 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 22 653 634 630, active since Sep 2021 · private company
Business name registered 2021 (ABN Lookup)
“Clinical excellence and compassionate care for you and your family. Dr. Barry Phelan founded Contemporary Smiles in 2008 with the vision of creating The Illawarra’s premier dental centre, dedicated to providing patients with the best possible care. Our philosophy revolves around offering the most advanced dental treatments and creating beautiful natural smiles, whilst always maintaining the highest standards of modern dentistry.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Veneer $400 per tooth
- Health funds
- Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Ask whether the payment plan is interest-free, and about any fees.
- Ask who gives the IV sedation, and what it adds to the cost.
- Ask the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Getting there: 426 Princes Hwy
426 Princes Hwy, Corrimal NSW 2518Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Next Smile Australia
Same building · 13 reviews
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Confident Health Care
1.3 km · 4+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Ambience Dental with Pearman & Saad
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call Contemporary Smiles
Corrimal: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · contemporarysmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count